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On YouTubeWashington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 3
Three Washington Nationals prospects who could bounce back in 2026 
The top guys in the Nationals 2024 draft class had a rocky season last year. Seaver King and Luke Dickerson were major disappointments, while Caleb Lomavita was fine, but nothing special.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 3
Nationals Hire Another Up-and-Coming Coach to Be Their Hitting Coordinator
Things are starting to come together for the Washington Nationals and their coaching staff. Following the decision to hire Blake Butera that will make him the youngest Major League Baseball manager in over 50 years, the Nationals went and added veteran coach Michael Johns to serve as the bench coach.
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 2
Nationals 'Held Discussions With Multiple Teams' Regarding MacKenzie Gore Trade
Almost immediately upon the announcement that Paul Toboni had been hired as the Washington Nationals' president of baseball operations, there was some thought that ace MacKenzie Gore could get traded this offseason.
The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz
A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 2
Nationals Add Another Key Member to Their Staff With Hire of First Base Coach
It's clear that the top priority of the Washington Nationals right now is to fill out a coaching staff for their new manager Blake Butera and add members to their front office.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
MLB News / Yardbarker / December 2
Three MLB clubs that would be good trade fits for Willson Contreras
Several teams could be in the mix to upgrade at first base this offseason. These three could prove to be good fits for Willson Contreras.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 2
Washington Nationals stars CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore among Jeff Passan’s top trade candidates
There have been rumblings about the Nationals potentially making big moves to shake up their core this offseason. The two names that are mentioned most often as trade candidates are MacKenzie Gore and CJ Abrams.
Corey Ray News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 1
Nationals to hire Corey Ray as first base coach
The Nationals are going to hire Corey Ray as first base coach.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / December 1
Star Slugger Named 'Perfect Free-Agent Match' for Nationals This Offseason
There hasn't been a whole lot going on when it comes to the player side of things for the Washington Nationals this winter. Despite the speculation that
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Does A Slow Moving Market Help Or Hurt The Washington Nationals?
We’ve officially reached the month of December, the busiest month every offseason in terms of free agency signings and high-profile trades. So far, there’s
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Daylen Lile News / Federal Baseball / December 1
Can Washington Nationals Daylen Lile carry his 2025 momentum into 2026?
Daylen Lile just celebrated his 23rd birthday yesterday. This past year has been a big one for Lile, who has gone from a sleeper prospect to a foundational piece of the Nationals future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 30
Nationals hire Desmond McGowan to lead amateur scouting
The Nationals are hiring Desmond McGowan to lead their amateur scouting department, according to a report from Joe Doyle of Over-Slot Baseball. McGowan’s title will be director of amateur acquisitions.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 30
Washington Nationals beef up their scouting staff with Desmond McGowan
Paul Toboni is continuing to bolster his front office staff with a heavy emphasis on the draft. He has hired Desmond McGowan from the Mets to lead the Amateur Scouting Department.
Washington Nationals News / Federal Baseball / November 29
Washington Nationals hire Grant Anders as MLB player development coach
The Washington Nationals just made an interesting coaching hire. They made Grant Anders the bullpen catcher, but also an MLB player development coach. That last title is very intriguing and not a position the team had in the previous regime.
MacKenzie Gore News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 29
Should Nationals Accept This Hypothetical Trade From Orioles for MacKenzie Gore?
The possible trade of MacKenzie Gore continues to be a hot top surrounding the Washington Nationals this offseason. Analysts believe new president of baseball operations Paul Toboni will look to use the left-handed ace to kick-start this rebuild even further by getting back key prospects for the future.
Washington Nationals News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 29
Nationals hire Grant Anders to coaching staff
The Nationals have hired Grant Anders for a role as a Major League development coach and bullpen catcher, according to the Washington Post’s Spencer Nusbaum. Anders stays in the Beltway after two years on the Orioles’ coaching staff in a similar role as a development coach.
Victor Caratini News / Federal Baseball / November 29
Victor Caratini is an obvious fit for the Washington Nationals
The catcher position remains one of the Washington Nationals biggest needs. Despite bringing back Riley Adams for 2026 and having Keibert Ruiz under contract long term, that is not good enough.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 28
Nationals Top Prospect Eli Willits Deemed Best 17-Year-Old in Baseball
The Washington Nationals shocked a lot of people when they took Eli Willits No. 1 in the 2025 draft. Ethan Holliday was the consensus top player for a long time by multiple different evaluators.
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 27
All-Star Slugger Named Ideal Fit for Nationals in Free Agency
The Washington Nationals haven't made any moves of note so far this offseason. In fact, the most notable thing they have done is tender contracts to all
Washington Nationals News / Washington Nationals on SI / November 27
3 Things Nationals Fans Should Be Thankful for on Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has arrived on the calendar, and a whole lot of change has taken place to the Washington Nationals since the end of the regular season up to this point.
MLB News / Yardbarker / November 24
Three KBO stars who MLB teams should pursue
Baseball's international appeal has long played a big role in the sport's growth.
MacKenzie Gore News / Just Baseball / November 19
MacKenzie Gore Could Be the Best Pitcher Traded This Winter
Each winter, many high-profile names get tossed around in trade discussions, with this year being no different. Tarik Skubal, Joe Ryan, Freddy Peralta, and others have all seen their names floated with a cocktail of prospects predicted to come back in return.
Washington Nationals News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 18
Nationals rumors: Jeff Passan teases potential MacKenzie Gore-CJ Abrams trade package
While the Washington Nationals are surrounded by rumors for the offseason, there are a few players that some have speculated could be traded, such as MacKenzie Gore.
Washington Nationals News / Just Baseball / November 4
Blake Butera Hiring Is a Worthwhile Risk for New-Look Nationals
The Washington Nationals have been among the most downtrodden franchises in Major League Baseball in the 2020s. They may have won the World Series in 2019, but every season since has been a disappointment.
Blake Butera News / Yardbarker / October 31
Nationals set to hire MLB's youngest manager in over 50 years
Washington fired former manager Dave Martinez, who helped lead it to its first World Series title in 2019, ahead of the All-Star break.
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